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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.36, 4,310.58 and 2,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.36, 4,310.58 and 2,180.44 is: 3,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.36 : 4,310.58 = 2,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.36/4,310.58 = 2,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.36x = 4,310.58 × 2,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.36x = 9,398,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,961.06/3,124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.28

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